Food Policy Agreement

FOOD POLICY AGREEMENT

Parties and Effective Date

Effective Date:

Recitals

WHEREAS, Client operates facilities or events at which food is provided, sold or distributed to attendees, patrons, or employees and requires standards and procedures governing the preparation, handling, and service of such food; and

WHEREAS, Provider is engaged in the business of preparing, supplying or serving food and has represented that it possesses the necessary permits, training, personnel, equipment and insurance to perform food services in compliance with applicable health, safety and allergen-control practices; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth the food-related policies, responsibilities, payment terms and risk-management obligations that will govern Provider's activities at Client locations or events.

Scope of Work

Provider shall perform the Scope of Work in accordance with the standards set forth below and shall ensure that all personnel engaged in food preparation and service are trained in safe food handling and that food is prepared, stored and served in a manner that prevents contamination, cross-contact with allergens and foodborne illness.

Food Safety and Operational Standards

Provider represents and warrants that it will comply with the following requirements:

Compliance with Laws: Provider will prepare and serve food in compliance with applicable health and safety laws, regulations and local food-safety protocols, maintaining required permits and up-to-date training for employees.

Allergen Management: Provider will follow written allergen-control procedures, maintain ingredient records and label food items when major allergens are present. Provider will make reasonable efforts to prevent cross-contact and will promptly notify Client of any known allergen risks.

Temperature and Hygiene Controls: Provider will maintain cold and hot temperature controls, keep temperature logs upon request, and ensure sanitary handling, storage, and transportation of food.

Menu Approval: Provider will obtain Client approval for menus where requested and will disclose ingredients and potential cross-contact risks on menus or signage when required by Client.

Payment Terms

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Provider's invoices are due within the timeframe stated in the Payment Schedule. Overdue amounts shall accrue interest as set forth above and Client is responsible for reasonable collection costs and attorney fees incurred in enforcement.

Term and Termination

Term Start Date:

Term End Date (if any):

Either party may terminate this Agreement for material breach if the breaching party fails to cure such breach within the notice period specified above. Client may immediately suspend Provider's activities if Provider's performance creates an imminent risk to health or safety.

Confidentiality

Each party shall keep confidential any non-public business information of the other party disclosed in connection with this Agreement, including but not limited to recipes, formulations, pricing, customer data and operational protocols. Confidential information shall not include information that is already lawfully in the public domain or independently developed without use of the other party's confidential information.

Insurance, Indemnification and Liability

Provider shall maintain insurance coverage appropriate for food service operations, including general liability and product liability insurance, and shall provide evidence of such insurance upon Client's request. Provider shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Client from and against all claims, losses or damages arising from Provider's negligence, willful misconduct or breach of this Agreement, including foodborne illness or allergic reaction claims resulting from Provider's failure to follow agreed allergen controls.

Provider certifies that insurance will be maintained as required and will provide certificates of insurance upon request.

Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of , without regard to principles of conflict of laws.

Entire Agreement

This Agreement, including any exhibits or approved menus incorporated by reference, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations or agreements, whether written or oral. Any amendment must be in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both parties.

Acknowledgements

By signing below, Provider certifies that it maintains appropriate food-handling training for staff, has disclosed known allergens in menu items as required by Client, and will comply with the procedures and standards set forth in this Agreement.

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